Last weekend I got to throw a party for the arrival my beautiful new niece. She is so special…
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Grilling? Who, Me? A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to compete in a burger competition. It…
We now interrupt your regularly scheduled swine-programming for a trip to work calves with Grandpa and Aunt T. It was…
Today I’ve got a quick and easy recipe using some of my favorite ‘ready’ ingredients from the grocery store. …
Before getting all fancy yesterday for Winefest Des Moines’ “Iowa Lawn Party”, we did chores. Here are some pictures…
Upon arriving home from Sutter Home Winery’s Build a Better Burger I was informed through a friend of friend (thank…
This is one of those recipes that was on my list of ‘oh I couldn’t possibly make thaaaaat’. My…
This recipe won the blue ribbon in the King Arthur Flour Yeast Rolls “Cloverleaf Rolls” class last year. It also…
This weekend we got to head up to NE Iowa and visit dear friends. My goddaughter had her 3rd…
Rarely does my husband commit that anything I make is the absolute BEST thing he’s ever had. However, this…
Since these past weeks have been filled with grilling trials and preparations for the Build A Better Burger cook-off,…
Sour Apple Pork Burger: A soft toasted Kings Hawaiian potato roll with apple butter, an apple and wine laced…
This weekend I was privileged to compete in the “Build A Better Burger” National Burger Cook-off at the Sutter…
This post will be quick because I’m making it from my phone and I must get some rest as…
Since I’m officially done practicing for the Sutter Home “Build A Better Burger” contest, I’m left with a few…















